Fragrance comparison

Sexual vs Swarovski Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 373 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sexual

Michel Germain

2.92243 votes

Rank #24,034 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Swarovski Edition

Swarovski

3.60130 votes

Rank #13,911 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexual takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sexual
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Swarovski Edition
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sexual4/7

Swarovski Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Swarovski Edition
Community sentiment: Swarovski Edition
Longevity: Sexual
Sillage & projection: Sexual
Value for money: Sexual
Versatility: Sexual
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Swarovski Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SexualMichel Germain

Swarovski EditionSwarovski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 39%Had 24%Want 37%

Category winnerSwarovski EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

231 votes

30%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerSwarovski EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySexual

SillageSexual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSexualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

rose61%

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

musky77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

ApricotOsmanthusHoneysuckleClementineBergamot

Heart

RoseGardeniaFreesiaJasmineWater Lily

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodCinnamonVanillaNeroli

Top

Red CurrantClementine

Heart

Hamanasu or Japanese RoseGardenia

Base

White MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesClementine and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSexualMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,034

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,911

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSwarovski EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sexual by Michel Germain is a warm floral fragrance with a fruity apricot opening, a full white floral heart, and a soft spicy base of sandalwood, vanilla, cinnamon, and myrrh. It reads feminine, noticeable, and slightly vintage in shape, with sweetness and floral density rather than a clean modern freshness. Best for…

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Swarovski Edition is a lively floral-fruity scent anchored in clementine and red currant. It creates a bright, energetic profile that suits spring daytime wear. Developed by Sonia Constant, this fragrance leans heavily into feminine gardenia and Japanese rose notes, settling into a clean musk and cedar base that feels…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sexual or Swarovski Edition?

Sexual takes 4 of 7 categories. Sexual is rated 2.92/5 from 243 votes; Swarovski Edition is rated 3.60/5 from 130 votes. Choose Sexual for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Swarovski Edition for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sexual or Swarovski Edition?

Sexual lasts longest (Sexual 66/100, Swarovski Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sexual or Swarovski Edition?

Sexual projects furthest (Sexual 64/100, Swarovski Edition 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sexual and Swarovski Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and white floral accords. Common notes include Clementine and Gardenia.

Is Sexual or Swarovski Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sexual is the stronger pick. For winter, Sexual is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sexual and Swarovski Edition?

Sexual has top notes of Apricot, Osmanthus, Honeysuckle and Clementine, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Swarovski Edition has top notes of Red Currant and Clementine, heart notes of Hamanasu or Japanese Rose and Gardenia, a base of White Musk and Cedar.